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Book, 2001
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Book, 2001
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World War II historian Ambrose turns to the story of the B-24 Liberator and the men who flew it. Focusing primarily on the experiences of former senator and presidential candidate George S. McGovern, Ambrose brings the war over Europe to life in all its terror and wonder. McGovern flew the maximum of 35 missions, enduring the hardships faced by all who served in the terribly uncomfortable B-24. Temperatures well below freezing, cramped stations, skies filled with anti-aircraft fire and German fighter planes led to an extraordinary 50 percent casualty rate. A spellbinding account of courageous men facing terrible odds, The Wild Blue is an important contribution to WWII literature. It captures the war in the skies through the experiences of those who were there.
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